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Episode 82: Eczema Basics. 

By Lam Chau, MS3, Ross University School of Medicine; and Brandy Truong, MS4, Ross University School of Medicine. Edited and moderated by Hector Arreaza, MD.

Brandy and Lam…

Episode 81: The Tongue Talks.  

By Idean Pourshams, MD; Golriz Asefi, MD; and Hector Arreaza, MD.   

Drs Asefi, Pourshams, and Arreaza discuss how to discover local or systemic diseases of the tongue. …

Episode 80: Oral Meds for COVID-19. 

The US department of human health and services recently launched the COVID19 Therapeutics Locator website to allow providers find locations where they can send pre…

Intimate Partner Violence.  

Dr Yomi discusses how to screen for intimate partner violence (IPV), she shares statistics, risk factors, and how to prevent it. Introduction about steroid injections and …

Episode 78: Infantile Hemangioma. 

Dr Shelat discusses with Dr Schlaerth and Dr Arreaza the definition, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of infantile hemangioma.

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Infa…

Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP).

Amel and Dr Wonderly discuss the signs, symptoms, and management of ICP. A reminder for alcohol use disorder screening.

Introduction: Screening for alcohol …

Episode 76: Eating Disorders. 

The malaria vaccine is announced by Dr Parker, eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are briefly discussed by Sophia, Jeffrey and Dr Arreaza. 

Introduction: Intro…

Episode 75: Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).  

Dr Schlaerth explains the signs, symptoms, and basic management of MIS-C. Lam explain the role of anti-obesity medications in weigh…

Episode 74: Breast Cancer Screening. 

Salwa and Veronic discuss who, how, and when to screen for breast cancer. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was authorized for use in children 5-11 years of age.

Introdu…

Episode 73: Anticoagulation in Afib. 

When should you start anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation? What medications are appropriate? Virginia Bustamante, Charizza Besmanos and Dr Arreaza discuss this…

Episode 72: Depression in Adolescents.  

COVID-19 vaccine updates including booster shots and mix and match options. Depression in adolescents is discussed by Virginia Bustamante, Charizza Besmanos, a…

Episode 71: Metabolic Syndrome. 

Dr Yomi defines metabolic syndrome and describes the basic principles of management. Nathan gives updates about aspirin use in primary prevention of cardiovascular dis…

Episode 70: HIV Prevention. 

Prevention is key in controlling HIV-AIDS. Listen to ways to prevent HIV, mainly by using condoms, PrEP and PEP.

Introduction: HIV and AIDS
By Robert Dunn, MS3.

Introduction:…

Episode 69: Asymptomatic Bacteriuria. 

When do you screen for and treat asymptomatic bacteriuria? Find out what the IDSA recommends during this episode. PARTNER studies demonstrated that HIV transmiss…

Episode 68: Prevention - Aspirin, STIs, and Diabetes. 

Updates on aspirin use for preeclampsia prevention, updated STIs screening guidelines, and new age to start screening for diabetes.  

Introduction…

Episode 67: Covid, Food, and HIV.  

Medical students discuss the relationship between high cholesterol and COVID-19, the effect of food order in postprandial glucose and insulin, and HIV history. Mode…

Episode 66: Meth Abuse. 

By Ikenna Nwosu, MD, and Hector Arreaza, MD.  

Discussion about screening, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of meth abuse. Association between intr…

Episode 65: Delta Variant.    

Harendra and Dr Arreaza present current evidence regarding the delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), effectiveness of vaccines, and more.  

Introduction: Booster shots …

Episode 64: H. pylori. 

Dr Lorenzo explains testing, diagnosis, and treatments for H. pylori, a bacterium that can cause peptic ulcer disease and other complications.

By Anabell Lorenzo, MD, and Hector…

Episode 63: Tumor Markers Basics. 

George and Harendra discuss with Dr Arreaza the role of tumor markers in the diagnosis and monitoring of different types of cancer.  

Introduction: Recent News about …